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½ Cent
1964 year| Silver (.925) | 2.83 g | 20.2 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Prime minister | Milton Margai (1961-1964) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1964 |
| Value | ½ Cent (0.005 SLL) |
| Currency | Leone (1964-2023) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 20.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2024 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#194809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Portrait of Sir Milton Margai facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITY·FREEDOM·JUSTICE
·SIR MILTON MARGAI·
Edge
Plain
Comment
Off-metal striking.The normal coin is a bronze coin.
The 1964 coinage was the first struck for the Dominion of Sierra Leone (1964 - 1971).
Sir Milton Margai was a Prime Minister of Sierra Leone.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1964 Sierra Leone ½ Cent coin made of Silver (.925) weighing 2.83 g is that it features a unique design, showcasing a traditional Sierra Leonean village scene on one side and the country's coat of arms on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 22 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent 1964 coin.
